MOT Status
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175,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pipe flex broken but not leaking excessively
pad warning light on
Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19/93y (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint integral ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear void of tread on inner edge 275/30/19/96y (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front pipe flex broken but not leaking excessively
pad warning light on
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 NKL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 NKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BF55 NKL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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